Leopold "Butters" Stotch, voiced par Matt Stone, is a fourth grader at South Park Elementary. Butters' role gradually began to increase after he replaced Kenny during his temporary removal in Season Six. This allowed Butters to gain plus screen time and further develop his character. He is the "innocent child" in the group and Cartman's most exploited "friend". Butters is loosely based on Eric Stough, an animation director/producer that works on the show.

Life and History

Butters has been referred to in scripts as "Puff Puff" and "Swanson" - Stan refers to him par this name in the opening scene...